6. OPERATING PROCEDURE
For full lighting instructions see next page
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The operating instructions are also on a chain at bottom of
the appliance.
6.1
GENERAL OPERATING NOTES
6.1.1
For your safety this appliance is fitted with a flame
supervision device which will shut off the gas
supply if, for any reason, the pilot flames go out.
This device incorporates a fixed probe which
senses the heat from the pilot flame. If the probe
is cool, the device will prevent any gas flow unless
the gas control knob is kept pushed in between
the
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(Off) and (Ignition) positions.
6.1.2
The Valor
Comfostat™
Temperature control
system
Conventional thermostats regulate the
temperature by shutting the burners off when the
temperature reaches its upper limit. This gives
stop-go heat, unnaturally varying flames and
impaired efficiency (like a car in city traffic). The
Comfostat™
system controls the temperature by
gradually lowering or raising the fire. This
maintains room comfort by providing steadier heat
and a more natural looking regulation of the
flames.
The control wheel at the top right side controls the
thermostat operating temperature. The room
temperature will be maintained at the desired level
for any setting up to just short of the “HI” position.
The “HI” position is an override which will keep the
fire fully on all the time and is not affected by room
temperature.
6.1.3
When first turned on, the decorative flames will
appear predominantly blue. After approximately
15 minutes the flames will turn yellow.
6.1.4
After approximately three hours use at the high
control setting the fuel pieces will show areas of
charcoal gray color as would real burning logs.
6.2
LIGHTING IF SPARK IGNITER FAILS
In the unlikely event of failure to create an ignition spark
using the control knob, the appliance can be lit as
follows:
6.2.1.1
Appliances with Standard Front:
Remove the inner
front unit by lifting its hooks clear of the supporting
pegs (see fig. 26).
6.2.1.2 Appliances with Cast Front:
Remove the top and
bottom front castings by lifting them off their
supporting brackets. See figures 27 and 28.
6.2.2
Remove the window unit (see fig. 3).
6.2.3
Insert a long burning match at the pilot.
6.2.4
Operate the controls as described in the lighting
instructions.
6.2.5
Make sure that the pilot flame is stable.
6.2.6
Replace the window unit securely.
6.2.8
Replace the inner front (for standard front
appliances) or castings (for cast front appliances).
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6.3 CLEANING
6.3.1
Only clean when the appliance is cold
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6.3.2
Normally, the appliance should only need dusting.
Any stains on the ceramic glass window can be
removed with a non-abrasive cleaner.
Never use
abrasive cleaners on the glass
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6.3.3
Dust, etc. can be brushed from the ceramic logs,
base bricks and side walls after detaching the
inner front unit and window. If you are removing
the ceramic parts, we suggest that they are
removed in the reverse order to that shown in the
fuel bed assembly section of this manual (Section
5.4).
Dust etc. can also be removed from the burners
using a soft brush after removing the logs. When
cleaning the burners also check the aeration holes
(see fig.19) and brush clean if necessary. Make
sure that no particles are brushed into the burner
tubes.
6.3.4
Coloring of the interior of the metal fire box with use
is normal. Do not try to remove the color with
abrasive materials.
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